NBA Finals Betting Odds: Celtics, Mavericks Favorites for Championship

Series Odds, MVP Frontrunners, and More

With the NBA Finals set to tip off on Thursday, bettors are getting ready to place their bets on who will be crowned champions. The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are the favorites to win the series, but there are plenty of other teams with a chance to make a run. Here are the latest betting odds from DraftKings:

Series Odds

• Boston Celtics: -170
• Dallas Mavericks: +140
• Golden State Warriors: +500
• Miami Heat: +600
• Los Angeles Clippers: +700

MVP Odds

• Jayson Tatum (Celtics): +350
• Luka Dončić (Mavericks): +400
• Stephen Curry (Warriors): +500
• Jimmy Butler (Heat): +600
• Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): +700

The Celtics are the slight favorites to win the series, but the Mavericks are a dangerous team with a lot of young talent. Dončić is one of the most exciting players in the league, and he will be looking to lead his team to their first championship since 2011.

The Warriors are always a threat to win the title, and they will be looking to make it four championships in the last eight years. Curry is still one of the best players in the world, and he will be looking to add to his already impressive legacy.

The Heat and Clippers are both dark horse contenders to win the championship. The Heat have a lot of experience, and they will be looking to make a run in the playoffs. The Clippers have a lot of talent, and they will be looking to make a statement in their first season in Los Angeles.